Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh vs Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD

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General Info

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €66600. The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €9600 on the used car market.

The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is a Hatchback, whereas the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) is a SUV.

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD
Years of Production 2014-2016 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Germany Mexico
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €66600
Price Europe (Used) €9600 €42850
GCC Score 4.4 6.8

Range and Efficiency

While the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016).

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD
Range (EPA) 134 km 483 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 550 km
Range (GCC) 135 km 463 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 24.2 kWh 98.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 20.5 kWh 91 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km 19.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.59 km/kWh 5.09 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.4 7

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) maxes out at 40 kW.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is limited to 3.6 kW.

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 3.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 40 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.3 6.8

Performance

The Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is front-wheel drive, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 85 kW 272 kW
Motor Power (hp) 114 hp 365 hp
Motor Torque 270 Nm 675 Nm
0-100 km/h 10.4 s 4.6 s
Top Speed 140 km/h 180 km/h
Performance Score 2.4 5.5

Dimensions

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD
Length 4255 mm 4713 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2027 mm 2097 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1799 mm 1881 mm
Height 1452 mm 1624 mm
Wheelbase 2637 mm 2984 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…), but the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) doesn’t have one.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD (2023-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh (2014-2016) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Volkswagen e-Golf 24.2 kWh Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1538 kg 2183 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 341 l 402 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1231 l 1420 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 100 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 3.8 7
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